The document is a letter of recommendation from Pamela J. Clouser McCann, an assistant professor at the University of Southern California Price School of Public Policy, for Ming Xie. McCann took Xie as a student in two of her core policy courses over two semesters and was impressed with Xie's thorough coursework, insightful comments, and strong analytic and engagement skills. McCann believes Xie would be a strong candidate for the position based on her motivation, openness to new ideas, and ability to identify theoretical foundations in complex arguments.